Morocco

The northern coast and interior mountains have a Mediterranean climate although the Atlantic coast is slightly cooler than the Mediterranean coast in winter. Inland in the High Atlas mountains the climate is influenced by altitude and winter snowfall can be heavy. Inland at lower levels summers are very hot although winter and spring days can be chilly. The Saharan region has typically hot summers and mild winters

Moroccan Dirham

3 hrs

Moroccan National Tourist Office 205 Regent Street London, W1B 4HB tel: +44 20 7581 5001/5004 fax: +44 20 7734 8172 e-mail: info@morocco-tourism.org.uk

GMT

Arabic, Berber, French, Spanish, English

220V Adapter Required

Driving is on the right. National licence. International Driving Permit or UK licence required

A service charge is normally added to all bills, however additional discretionary tips are customary

Bank: 0815-1200 & 1415-1715 Mon-Thur, 0815-1130 & 1445-1715 Fri (winter), 0800-1500 (summer, subject to change)
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0930-1300 & 1500-1930 Mon-Sat

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN)

Muslim

1 Jan New Year's Day, 11 Jan Manifesto of Independence, 9 Mar Aïd al-Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday), 1 May Labour Day, 30 Jul Feast of the Throne, 14 Aug Fête Oued Eddahab (Oued Eddahab Allegiance Day), 20 Aug Révolution du Roi et du Peuple (Anniversary of the King and the People's Revolution), 21 Aug King Mohammed's Birthday, 21 Sep Aïd al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 6 Nov Marche Verte (Anniversary of the Green March), 18 Nov Fête de l'Indépendance (Independence Day), 28 Nov Aïd al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
* Dates may vary according to the lunar calendar

Compulsory vaccinations: None.

Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, polio, TB*, tetanus, typhoid*, rabies*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month.

Risks: Malaria, very limited risk from May-Oct in certain rural areas of Chefchaouen Province. Rabies.

Passports

Required but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of an Identity Card issues to Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finaland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland, provided travelling on a tour by travel agency and holding relevant hotel documents

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry

Passport Notes: Passports must be stamped on arrival to allow the stay of up to 3 months
Visas

The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Morocco
2) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen or British National (Overseas)
b) Nationals of Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States & Venezuela
3) For stays up to 30 days by nationals of Hong Kong (SAR passports), Hungary

Notes: Visitors must hold sufficient funds for maintenance during their stay